2018 SAR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.1544 MVR

YEARLY LOW

4.0775 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1169 MVR

2018 SAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 4.1544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 4.0775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1073 to the December average rate of 4.1195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1544 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,772 MVR

2017 Average 20,576 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 20,388 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.34 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1354

4.1047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MVR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1180, compared to 4.1158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0769 MVR (High: 4.1544 / Low: 4.0775). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MVR (High: 4.1094 / Low: 4.1060).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4.1328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.18%).

2018 Avg (May) 4.1328

2017 Avg (May) 4.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1094	4.1060	4.1073
February	4.1232	4.1060	4.1160
March	4.1229	4.1065	4.1196
April	4.1505	4.1064	4.1141
May	4.1544	4.0775	4.1328
June	4.1361	4.1063	4.1183
July	4.1453	4.1059	4.1137
August	4.1242	4.1062	4.1158
September	4.1225	4.1054	4.1122
October	4.1221	4.1058	4.1144
November	4.1224	4.1177	4.1193
December	4.1242	4.1164	4.1195